On a Saturday morning in late August 2026, law enforcement agencies in Dominica recovered a deceased body from the coastal waters of Calibishie Bay, and have since confirmed the identity of the individual as 57-year-old Aaron Lewis, a resident with connections to both Woodford Hill and Calibishie.
The grim discovery was made at approximately 8:00 a.m. local time on August 22, when first responders located Lewis’ lifeless form in shallow near-shore waters. Retrieval operations were completed quickly, and responding medical personnel confirmed that Lewis had been pronounced dead at the scene of the recovery, according to official updates from regional enforcement bodies.
Immediately after the body was found, officers from the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) moved to secure the site, cordoning off the perimeter to preserve evidence as initial investigative work into the death got underway. While authorities processed the scene, onlookers from the local community gathered at a distance, observing the law enforcement operation unfold along the popular coastal stretch.
Per updated guidance from the CDPF, Lewis’ remains have now been transferred to a local funeral home, where they will be held in storage until a formal autopsy can be conducted to clarify the exact cause of death. As of the latest official update, the full circumstances leading up to Lewis’ death remain unclear, and no official cause of death has been publicly released.
The CDPF confirmed that it is continuing its active inquiries into the incident, gathering witness statements and processing any evidence collected at the scene. In a statement following the identification, the police force extended its deepest and most sincere condolences to Lewis’ family, friends and loved ones as they navigate this difficult time.